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The AfD Is Now Germany’s Main Opposition Party. Here’s What to Expect
When Elon Musk posted on X in December that the only thing that could “save Germany” was the AfD, he was embracing a political force that has moved steadily to the extreme right since it was founded in 2013.
Far-right AfD surge is warning for Germany's other parties, says winner Merz
The Christian Democrats won with 28.6% of the vote while the far-right Alternative for Germany came second with 20.8%.
Germany’s AfD brings ‘friendly face of National Socialism’ into fold
The AfD parliamentary faction, which is jubilant after securing a record 21 per cent in Sunday’s federal elections, also voted to admit Maximilian Krah, who last year sought to downplay the crimes of Adolf Hitler’s SS and faced an investigation over alleged payments from Russia and China.
How Germany’s AfD Harnessed Social Media
The far-right group has learned to communicate in a country where traditional media no longer shape public opinion.
German elections: CDU’s Merz looks set to be next chancellor as far-right AfD surges
Millions of Germans are voting in snap elections. The centre-right CDU is predicted to win the biggest share of votes, putting its leader Friedrich Merz in pole position to be next chancellor. Follow live updates.
German conservatives win election as AfD surges into second
Friedrich Merz is set to become Germany’s next chancellor after his centre-Right Christian Democratic Union [CDU] party won the election on Sunday night.
Tale of two Germanys, why East Germany voted for AfD
In Germany, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is celebrating its best-ever result in federal elections. It has doubled its vote share since 2021, with more than 10 million people voting for them in this year's election.
German election: Controversial AfD figures set to return
Having doubled in size, the far-right AfD's parliamentary block will feature some new faces – and some controversial old ones. Meanwhile, coalition talks between CDU and SPD are set to continue. Follow DW for the latest.
Germany’s far-right may be frozen out of power, but the AfD is now a powerful force
Germany’s political system is set up to exclude extremists. Yet the country is waking up to a new political reality that has ...
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Far-right AfD notches record 2nd-place finish in German election as center-right party prevails
Frederick Merz, leader of the conservative Christian Democrats, is virtually assured of becoming Germany’s next chancellor.
German conservatives win election but far-right AfD surges, exit polls show
Germany's conservatives won the national election on Sunday, while the far-right Alternative for Germany came in second, its ...
The Daily T: Why the AfD can’t be ignored as Germany swings right
The German elections have taken place and the Bundestag is looking a lot more right-wing than it was this time yesterday. The ...
Germany Election Results: Center-Right Leader Declares Victory—And Elon Musk-Boosted AfD Celebrates
Trump hailed the result as a "GREAT DAY FOR GERMANY," while the far-right AfD party that Elon Musk has championed made ...
Germany's Merz will push up debt with help of left, says AfD leader
The leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), the second largest party in parliament after Sunday's election, ...
Is German 'firewall' under threat after AfD success?
There is a determination among all of Germany's main parties to keep that block in place - and the German public backs them ...
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Why the AfD is keen on Switzerland’s direct democracy
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has long advocated for “Swiss-style” direct democracy. What does the party hope ...